Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-27
CAPITAL CULLINGS.
Little Opposition Expected. in the
House to the Dr3uth Sufferers
Relief Bill.
Sent to the Senate-BrOwning Idea
of the Free Pass Bill.

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AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. 2G.-The bill for
! the relief OF the drouth sufferers passed
the Senate to-day, snd it is thought Will
not receive much opposition in the House
The free pass bill, though, intrinsicaly
speaking, of minor importance, is Great
ing considerable comment pro and con
among the members. Mr.. BroWlng is
in favor of passing law emitting mem
bers to a free pass as matter of right,
to be c0nsidered as part Of the peIquis-
| ties of legislator.
Governor Ross sent in 9 long list OF
notary appointments but they have not
yet been read for confirmation.
Some speculation Is INDUCED in by
senator makers on the streets to the
effect that the race will narrow down to
Reagan and Ter ell.
DR.. DOrssett of Brenham VIII succeed
DR.. Denton as Superintendent of tie In
sane Asylum, and Hon. C. w. Kendall of
Denton will superiutend the Deaf and
Dumb Institute.
The time in the Two houses was princl-
pally devoted to nominating speeches
yesterday. The efforts Of some Of the
members in this line proved so successful
that 1t upset the gravity aId uniform dig
rity OF the two houses to the extent of
loud rounds of applause, that brought
down the Speakers gavel with many a
thump before order could be restored.
The saloon men of Austin, it is under
stood, favor the high license bill of SEN
ator Simkins, and express their desire
to see it pass.
Mr.. Bell of Cooke. member Of the
committee on elections and privileges,
arose 10 a question of privilege in the
House snd referred to an article printed
in the Evening Call, which he said re-
hected on the action of the committee,
charging them with unnecessary delay in
the contested election cases Tor the pur-
pose of legislative legerdemain. He re-
futed the chsrges, and in explanation
proved them to be perfectly groundless.
1t is said the Knights of Labor deny
that they were ever in favor of Governor
Ireland, and that Mr.. jackson had no
right 10 speak for the order, much less
commit them.
Yesterdays vote for Senator, it is
thought, was bzsed entirely on instruc-
lions received by the members from their
nome nominating conventions, and will
give no definite idea of the final
results, IS some of the members
are voting against their personal
pre- ferencts, ana as soon as one or more
candidates are withdrawn froHl the race
it will leave them free to vote as they
please. From the best information to be |
gained relative to the probable direction |
this instructed vote will take when the |
restrictions are removed, THE GAZETTE
reporter believes that its greatest strength |
will rally around Reagan's standard.
1t Is hardly probable that any material
change will take place for several ballots.
William c. Hill, County Clerk OF Dallas
is here on private business with
Governor Ross.
James S wayne Of Fort Worth is back
again on the ground floor for spectators.
The big fire at Dallas was the next
question in interest to the senat rship
IN the Driskill lobby and other resorts
to-day.
W. E. Parry, City Secretary of Dallas,
is here to appear officially in the matter
Of the proposed amendments to the Dali
las city CHAR er.
Fort Worth is not up to the latest fash
ion, as she does not appear to be barker
ing for any city charter tinkering. Dal-
as, Austin and Galveston are clamorous
ior amendments to their Fundamental
aw, end Houston wants total repeal of
lers